California National Parks - My California Travels

Scenic but foggy view of Potato Harbor Overlook on the Channel Islands, with dramatic cliffs surrounding a tranquil, turquoise bay

Potato Harbor Overlook and Cavern Point Loop – Best hike on Channel Islands National Park

Scenic view of Scorpion Cove at Channel Islands National Park, featuring a ferry approaching the pier, with clear blue waters surrounded by rocky cliffs.

An Incredible Day trip to Channel Islands National Park

Huge boulder lodged between rocks and hiking trail on Bear Gulch Cave Trail in Pinnacles National Park

Bear Gulch Cave Trail and Reservoir Hike in Pinnacles

Lassen Peak and green trees reflecting in the clear water of a lake

My epic Lassen Volcanic National Park Itinerary for 1-3 days

Tunnel View in Yosemite in winter with a dusting of snow on the forest trees and the granite cliffs

Visiting Yosemite in Winter: What to expect and things to do

Famous Tunnel View of Yosemite with El Capital and Half Dome in the distance and a canopy of forest in the front

My epic 2 days in Yosemite Itinerary (covers all the main attractions!)

The Ahwahnee hotel exterior view in Yosemite National Park

My experience staying at The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite

Lower Yosemite Waterfall flowing with full force and falling on rocks below

My experience hiking the Lower Yosemite Falls Trail

Still water of Mirror Lake in Yosemite reflecting the surrounding scenery of cliffs and trees and a large boulder in the lake

My experience hiking the Mirror Lake Trail in Yosemite

Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park - tall narrow waterfall surrounded by granite cliffs

My Visit to Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park